Caffeine has become one of the world's most addictive substances. Most people cannot go as long as three hours without having to have more of it. The triple lattes and espressos are making us a nation of jittery people who are always on edge and we pretend to not understand why. There are those who will have more than ten cups of coffee a day and in between drink, other types of beverages that have caffeine in them as well. Some cannot even begin to concentrate in the mornings without that first cup. The ritual of it is as ingrained as any other addiction. A single cup of coffee can have up to 120 milligrams of this photochemical. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, increases the circulation of blood throughout the body. In moderation, it is not a bad beverage to have in your diet. The problem is consumption is too the point that it has become unhealthful.Coffee dehydrates the body, is a natural diuretic and also upsets the alkaline balance in the stomach creating more acid than the body needs in the stomach. If you are. trying to kick the caffeine habit, here are a few things you can substitute while you get your system free of caffeine.1. Chicory is an herb that is in the same family as endives and radicchio. The chicory root has been used as a medicinal herb by many native tribes in America and around the world. It is used to encourage the growth of healthy bacteria in the system and is of great benefit to the digestive tract. 2. Yerba mate is a tea made from a tree in South America. The tea is full of nutrients and other photochemicals that are natural antioxidants. In most South American Countries it is the drink of choice. 3. Crystal light comes in a lot of flavors and will also help to hydrate your body. It comes in single serving packets and can be added to bottled water on the job. It is a great replacement for soda and coffee. 4. Ginger can be grated and browned then steeped to make a refreshing and flavorful tea. It gets even better with the addition of dandelion root. 5. Cocoa is also a way to cut back on the caffeine but still have a hot beverage in the mornings. It only has about 20 milligrams of caffeine, which is a lot less than a cup of coffee.As you can see there are plenty of beverages to drink as alternatives to caffeine-filled beverages. Here is a novel idea, why not just drink a glass of cool and refreshing water. This is really what the body craves and if you add a touch of lemon to it, it tastes sensational.